1. Community, Culture, and Place OAXACA 2009

2. Welcome!! Maggie Erin

3. Oaxaca, Mexico Largest indigenous population in the country Oaxaca City population of 350,000 Most bio-diverse state ….. UNESCO World Heritage Site Rich in art, culture, music International visitors 16 Indigenous languages

7. Village Stays

8. Field Based Learning

9. Free time to Explore on your own!

10. Homestays Live in pairs in the city All within walking distance of downtown and classes Eat breakfast and “Comida” with family Spanish Immersion

11. Classes Four Blocks: Community, Culture, and Sustainability in Oaxaca (6 credits) 5 weeks of Spanish classes (3 credits) Anthropology Practicum Pueblo Stay (2 credits) Choice of 3 projects Lab Science (4 credits) Geology and Ecology of Oaxaca Manifesting Culture through the Arts in Oaxaca (3 credits)

12. Class Structure Classes include “in classroom” time Multiple excursions and field trips both within the city and surrounding countryside Group work, individual reflection, journal writing Opportunities to purse own interests Hands-on Learning

13. Community Sustainability and Social Change in Oaxaca

14. Urban Agriculture Youth Activism Political Movements

15. Reforestation Project San Pablo Etla Learn about the effects of migration on the Sta. Ana de Valle community

16. I think this slide should be about indigenous culture - usos y costumbres, hospitality… etc…..

17. Anthropology Practicum A week long stay in a pueblo

18. Teotitlan: Work with Bii Dau, a collective of weavers

19. Teotitlan: Work with Vida Nueva, collective of woman weavers

20. La Soledad

21. Geology and Ecology of Oaxaca

22. Reporting on our findings

23. Manifesting Culture through Arts in Oaxaca

24. Make Art

25. Visit artists studios

26. Learning Opportunities Group projects in various disciplines as well as journaling as individuals

27. Oaxaca Community Free time adds to educational experience immensely What makes this program unique is that much of the learning is done outside of the formal classroom setting Freedom to meet other members of community and pursue individual interests Ex: soccer, dance classes, Yoga, art classes

28. Markets MuseumsParks